What Causes a Car Fuel Pump Fuse to Blow?

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McBraxton
07/30/25 7:05am
Electrical appliances consuming more power than their rated capacity can easily blow fuses. If inspection of the fuel pump circuit reveals no intermittent short-circuit faults, the possible causes could be either excessive current draw by the fuel pump or excessive impurities in the fuel leading to pump seizure and increased current consumption, which can easily blow the fuse. Below are relevant details: Inspecting the fuel pump circuit: Many fuel pump wiring harnesses run along the side doors and pass under the rear seats. Frequent passenger weight over prolonged periods may cause wear and tear in these areas. Side door wiring panels: After removing the trim panels, many people accidentally pierce the power wires when using self-tapping screws without realizing the insulation damage, which may eventually lead to this fault.
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